KALAMAZOO, MI – An alert neighbor helped prevent injuries during a house fire in Kalamazoo's Milwood Neighborhood on Saturday, according to a release from Kalamazoo Public Safety.

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A neighbor called for help after noticing smoke coming from the back of a house in the 1600 block of Sheridan Street, the department said in the release. Other neighbors helped assist the elderly resident from the home unharmed.

The fire occurred around 7:24 p.m. Fire crews worked for about an hour to put out the fire in the attic. There were no injuries.

The incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.